Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loscosii
ID:
324993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. 2: 401 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324325



Common Names

  • Loscos' Thyme
  • Loscos Thymus
  • Loscosii Thyme


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Synonyms

  • Thymus hirtus tenuifolius Loscos & J.Pardo [unknown]
  • Thymus hyemalis tenuifolius (Loscos & J.Pardo) Pau [unknown]
  • Thymus zygis tenuifolius (Loscos & J.Pardo) Pau [unknown]
  • Thymus hirtus tenuifolius (Loscos & J.Pardo) Malag. [unknown]

Description

Thymus loscosii (also called Loscos' Thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and pink, white, or purple flowers. It grows in sunny, dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus loscosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used to treat digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white flowers. Seed: small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus loscosii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be pruned to maintain a neat, compact shape.

Where to Find Thymus loscosii

Thymus loscosii is native to Europe and can be found in dry meadows and sunny hillsides.

Thymus loscosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus loscosii?

Thymus loscosii

What type of plant is Thymus loscosii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Thymus loscosii grow?

It grows in rocky, dry areas of the Mediterranean

Species in the Thymus genus

Thymus adamovicii, Thymus aitanae, Thymus alatauensis, Thymus albicans, Thymus alfredae, Thymus algeriensis, Thymus almeriensis, Thymus almijarensis, Thymus alpestris, Thymus altaicus, Thymus alternans, Thymus amurensis, Thymus antoninae, Thymus aragonensis, Thymus arcanus, Thymus arcuatus, Thymus arenarius, Thymus argaeus, Thymus armuniae, Thymus arsenijevii, Thymus artvinicus, Thymus arundanus, Thymus athous, Thymus atlanticus, Thymus atticus, Thymus aznavourii, Thymus baeticus, Thymus baicalensis, Thymus bashkiriensis, Thymus beltraniae, Thymus benitorum, Thymus bermius, Thymus bihoriensis, Thymus bleicherianus, Thymus boissieri, Thymus bornmuelleri, Thymus borysthenicus, Thymus borzygis, Thymus bovei, Thymus brachychaetus, Thymus brachychilus, Thymus bracteatus, Thymus bracteosus, Thymus bractichina, Thymus brevipetiolatus, Thymus broussonetii, Thymus bulgaricus, Thymus bulsanensis, Thymus caespititius, Thymus calcareus,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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